Welcome to the Sinister 7 Ultra — a race that may be the greatest challenge of your life. The 100-mile and 50-mile courses will take you through the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta’s stunning Rocky Mountains. With over 6,600m of elevation gain across the 100-mile course, this …
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Welcome to the Sinister 7 Ultra — a race that may be the greatest challenge of your life. The 100-mile and 50-mile courses will take you through the most rugged, remote and beautiful terrain in Alberta’s stunning Rocky Mountains. With over 6,600m of elevation gain across the 100-mile course, this race will punish those who are not prepared.
The Sinister 7 is open to solo runners or teams of up to seven and racers have 30 hours to complete the grueling event. The course is split into seven stages, each featuring a geographic and historic highlight of the area. The race’s name is inspired by the treacherous Seven Sisters Mountain that looms over much of the course.
We live and play in Crowsnest Pass so we are constantly reminded that the Sinister 7 Ultra course is truly magnificent. The race combines some of the best trails in the area with viewpoints and scenery that only a few people ever get to enjoy. With 6,321m of elevation gain across the 160km of rugged terrain that makes up the course, this race is not for the weak of heart. We cannot stress enough the fact that this race is incredibly difficult. Be prepared for one of the toughest experiences of your life. Both solo and relay runners alike will find this race challenging.
All distances and elevations have been verified by GPS at maximum 10m point intervals, as per ITRA standards. Difficulty is based on how hard the leg is in comparison to the other legs of the race, in our opinion (ie: Leg 6 is 7/7 meaning it is the hardest). Every leg of the race is hard.
Distances:
161km / 100mi
83.3km / 51.76mi
52.5km / 32.6mi
Elevation:
100-Mile – 6363m gain / 6287m loss
50-Mile – 3502m gain / 3540m loss
50k – 2255m gain / 2255m loss
Duration:
100-Mile = 30 hours to complete the course
50-mile = 24 hours to complete the course
50k = 13.5 hours to complete the course
Post-Race Awards Ceremony
Celebrate the Sinister 7 with your fellow Sinners. Competitors receive tickets to the post-race meal and awards as part of their registration. Extra meals will be available for purchase at the race. Everyone is welcome, whether or not you finish the race, so please do stay and share your experiences. We will also honor racers for achievements such as “first blood”, the Marty Lund Spirit Award, and more. Stick around – who knows what awards you may qualify for. Extra meals will be available for purchase at the race.
Be sure to check out the Racer Information Package for full race details.
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One of the best (and hardest) 100 milers
I have participated in this race three times as a regular participant, and I must say it is a well-organized and enjoyable event. Brian Gallant, the Race Director, does an … MORE
I have participated in this race three times as a regular participant, and I must say it is a well-organized and enjoyable event. Brian Gallant, the Race Director, does an incredible job of putting on great race events. The course’s beauty and the great atmosphere make for a fantastic time. I would highly recommend this race to anyone looking for a fun and challenging experience.